As a Florida Real Estate Attorney and Investor, I have seen investors do their best networking with local groups.

I’ve read you can put your primary assets in a trust which can help some.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

Quote from @Chris Seveney: @Charlene Kingsnorth have you had an sec attorney also review what you are doing as if you're are having multiple people as part of a loan participating in it depending on the state this could get you in hot water - so be careful  good point Chris some state allow fractionalized deed of Trust mortgages other do not or require PPM like documents prior to offering them..

I will give you my real life example.

I spoke to them about 1.5 months ago and since then they have been non-responsive that makes them look like not the real deal and I'm wondering if they are still around and active and good?

Hey Adam,I’ve been in the Tampa real estate game for 20 years as an investor and owner of a property management company.

Knowing your current state comps is a great place to start and a real estate agent can help pull those figures quickly. 

There’s also a good mix of duplexes, triplexes, and quads, so you’ve got options for a solid house hack.House hacking is actually how I got into real estate—I’ve done two house hacks with duplexes here in Chattanooga, and it’s been a game changer.

Bulldozed the house and plan to build a new house on lot in the future Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?